Cost:
$40 per participant
Registration will be open May 15 - June 8 @ Coppell YMCA Welcome Center
Registration, payment and current medical release due on or before 6/8/17; $15 cancellation fee
Qualifications:
• Athletes age 8+ with an intellectual disability
•
•
Athletes age 4-7 may participate in our Young Athletes/Athletes in Training program
Must be CISD student or graduate (or transfer from another SOTX delegation)
Competitivie Athletes must be independent or require little assistance in water
Must be able to propel themselves forward in the water without instructor
assistance Flotation devices will be provided for those who are unable to float
1:1 instruction may not be available and is not guaranteed
Practice Information:
•
Saturdays @ Coppell Family YMCA from 1:30-2:00pm or 2:15-3:00pm
Young Athletes/Athletes in Training 1:30-2:00
Competitive and Independent Swimmers 2:15-3:00
No makeup practices available
Parent or adult guardian must be present in pool area at all times regardless of age of
participant
Swim Meet Information:
 Swim meet participation is not required but is strongly encouraged

No practice at the Y on meet days (TBA)/No Practice June 17 and July 1
Local meets will be announced upon determination (typically Saturday mornings)

Area Games: August 25-26 @ W.A.C. in Lewisville
Must compete in at least 1 local meet
More Information Available At:
 Special Olympics Texas @ www.sotx.org
 CISD Special Olympics @ www.coppellso.org
 Coppell Family YMCA @ www.coppellymca.org
See www.sotx.org for required documentation to become a volunteer
Volunteers age 15+ can be in water or on deck - up to 2 hrs per practice
Children age 12-14 may volunteer if accompanied by a parent volunteer
Adults age 18+ can apply to be a coach
Certification course & majority participation required
Send all required documentation to: [email protected]